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Scripture
So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:38

Observation
One of the big fears I have in prayer is the generosity of God. That may sound odd to be afraid of God’s kindness, but I do have my reasons. My anxiety is this: the Lord comes to me saying, “What would you like me to do for you” and I have such puny things to ask of him.

He says to me:
Ask of me and I will give…
According to your faith it will be done to you.
If you have faith the size of a mustard seed…
What do you want me to do for you?

The Lord is so great and offers so much; I want my requests to be worthy of his glory. If the Lord has given significance to my request, I want what I ask to be useful to him.

When I am gobsmacked by God’s generosity, here is one prayer I can pray: “Lord, send more workers into your fields.” Jesus told me to pray it. He wants to answer that one. He wants to make me part of the answer to that prayer. I may be a worker to be sent. I may help others develop the skills to work.

Application
I want to start praying more deliberately and specifically for the Lord to thrust workers into the harvest. This is a prayer overwhelmingly huge. What would happen if at the sight of any corner church, I prayed for workers? What if when I walked through public places, teaming with unchurched people I prayed the same?

Prayer
Lord, send more workers into your fields. Send me if you need me. And if you need a coach I’ll help them get ready. Amen.